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Here’s how to make a trap for flies and mosquitoes at home: it only takes a few minutes

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2. Glass Jar and Beer:

  • Materials needed: large glass jar, beer, sugar, scrap paper, and tape.
  • Pour beer into the jar, add a teaspoon of sugar, and create a cone using scrap paper and tape, placing it at the mouth of the jar.
  • Ensure the funnel is not immersed in beer.
  • Keep the trap near a fruit bowl, windowsill, or outdoor dining area.
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3. Outdoor Fly Trap:

  • Materials needed: empty plastic bottle (milk or detergent bottle), sugar, vinegar, and a banana peel.
  • Rinse the bottle thoroughly and pour half a glass of sugar into it.
  • Add vinegar using a funnel and insert a whole banana peel.
  • Shake the bottle and place it in the desired location, whether in the garden or on the balcony.
  • Optionally, hang the trap, as the scent of the mixture inside attracts insects effectively.

4. Tea Tree Oil Jar Trap:

  • Materials needed: glass jar, red wine vinegar, eco-friendly dish soap, tea tree oil, a bag, and honey, sugar, or molasses.
  • Combine red wine vinegar, dish soap, and 5 drops of tea tree oil in the jar.
  • Cover the jar with a bag and pierce it in the center.
  • For added effectiveness, include a teaspoon of honey, sugar, or molasses.
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These DIY traps provide eco-friendly alternatives to store-bought products, offering effective solutions to keep mosquitoes and flies at bay.

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